Kemp Memorial Library opened in 1989 on land donated by Frances Kemp Whitlow and features an open architechural design that takes advantage of natural lighting. The library has nine computers available for public use and a meeting room available for reservations.
Colleen Moses is the current branch librarian.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport was previously known as Kent County Airport until it was renamed after former President Ford in 1999. Kent County is famous the Wright brothers and their biplane landing at a local county Fair. Nine years later the first airport opened in the area. The current facility broke ground just miles from the original airport in 1959 and opened in 1963. 1997 saw the construction of a new runway at a cost of $32 million. More renovations to the terminal was completed in 2000 and cost $50 million. The airport is the largest in the area and second largest in the state of Michigan with 23 domestic destinations and one international to Toronto, Canada.
GRR has two concourses and 13 gates on its 3,200-acre facility for its 6,250 daily travelers. Seven airlines operate out of GRR Airport with 150 flights daily to and from several domestic and international destinations. Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis are the most popular domestic destinations for travelers. GRR moves about 2.2 million passengers annually.
There is a four-level parking garage containing long and short-term parking, an economy lot and cell phone lot on the facilities. There is a variety of dining and shopping options in GRR Airport’s two concourses. Additionally, there are a variety of amenities to help passengers on the move including Wi-Fi, ATMs, conference rooms, shoeshine and banking services. Ground transportation to and from the airport includes busses, taxis, car rentals and shuttles from many of the surrounding hotels. If staying near the airport there are several options to choose from including the SpringHill Suites, Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel and the Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Airport.
Foothill Ranch Library is a 13,000-square-foot public library offering a huge selection of books, large-print materials, DVDs and CDs for people of all ages. There's a KidZone for toddlers, a young adult section, a used book store, a quiet study area and a community room that seats 100.
Programs at the library include seasonal story times for toddlers and preschoolers, craft programs, free Internet access at any one of the 26 public PCs, wireless connection and a summer reading program.
The Martha Riley Community Library is one of three city libraries serving area residents. It is located on Pleasant Grove Boulevard at the intersection of Woodcreek Oaks Boulevard, in the same building as the Roseville Community Television studios. The facility has three meeting rooms available for rent and a computerized system for checking out books. The library's collection includes a section on green technology.
The George Mason Regional Library is located just off Little River Turnpike and recognizable to Annandale residents thanks to its distinctive copper roof.
The library offers numerous programs for visitors of all ages. Computer stations are available for use and can be reserved in advance or the same day by calling the library desk. Book drop-off boxes are located outside, in front of the library.
Local affiliates of the library include the Annandale Women's Club and Friends of the George Mason Library.
The Fairfax Library, at the west end of town across from St. Rita's, is one branch of the Marin County Free Libraries. In addition to being connected to the other county-run libraries, such as the ones in West Marin, the Fairfax Library is connected to all other town libraries through a database. Library card-holders are able to reserve or check out books from any library in the county. The Fairfax Library also puts on a number of community and kid-focused events. There are reading clubs for adults and teens, as well as weekly children's groups. The library posts a blog on its website that keeps patrons up-to-date with the most current events. In addition, the library recently began a service, Overdrive, which allows card-holders to download books and audio on their computers.
The Lower Providence Township Building is located at 100 Parklane Drive in Eagleville.
In its immediate vicinity lies the Lower Providence Community Library and Eagleville Park and Gaugler Field.
The Township Building is home to the Lower Providence's administrative services, as well as its municipal meetings.
Located a short ride from downtown New Orleans, Lafreniere Park is a hidden gem in Metairie, in the neighboring suburb of Jefferson Parish. This beautiful park offers lots of wide-open green space, a 2-mile walking trail, athletic fields, Frisbee golf, a children's playground, a carousel, a dog park and more. There's also outdoor exercise equipment for the fitness crowd. Perhaps the park's greatest feature is the picturesque lagoon that runs throughout the property. The park is also home to numerous events throughout the year, including concerts, a holiday light celebration and fireworks displays.
Parking and public transportation at Lafreniere Park
There are several parking lots in the park, more than enough to accommodate normal park traffic. If you're using public transportation, you can take the Canal-Cemetaries streetcar heading away from downtown to the end of the line and then transfer to the Veterans Blvd. bus, operated by Jefferson Transit. Ask the driver to let you off at Downs Blvd., then cross the street and walk the short distance to the park. Please note: Veterans Blvd. is very busy so keep this in mind when crossing the highway and always make sure you cross at the traffic light.
Best and worst time to go to Lafreniere Park
One of the worst times to visit the park is during athletic tournaments when the crowds can be really thick. Although they are fun to watch, you might want to check the park's event calendar to see if any tournaments are scheduled so that you can plan accordingly. A good time to visit the park is during special events like the Uncle Sam Jam. This family-friendly event is held annually on July 3 and features live music, food vendors and a fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Admission to Lafreniere Park
Admission to the park is free. The park is open daily from 5 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. The park does charge for some special events. For instance, if you want to see the Christmas lights during the annual Holiday in the Park celebration, you'll pay about $3.00 per car.
Must see/do at Lafreniere Park
Kids of all ages will enjoy a ride on the Carousel, which also has one handicapped accessible chariot. A trip through Marsh Island is also recommended. This man-made ecosystem offers a glimpse into the world of native Louisiana flora and fauna. After strolling through the park, pick a spot (any spot is breathtaking) and sit around the lagoon and simply relax and enjoy nature at its best.
Other places to visit near Lafreniere Park
Veterans Blvd. is a bustling major highway and you can find numerous places to visit near Lafreniere Park. The park has a concession stand but you should consider indulging your ice-cream sweet tooth by creating your very own creation at Marble Slab Creamery, located a few miles from the park. If you enjoy laser tag, bumper cars, arcade games and other fun activities (and who doesn't?) Laser Tag of Metairie is a great place to spend a few hours with friends or family. If you're looking for more of an adult diversion, stop by Lager's International Ale House; there's pub fare and nearly 200 different types of craft, locally brewed and bottled beer.
Insider tip for visitors to Lafreniere Park
If possible, bring a loaf or two of bread with you to feed the ducks. They are plentiful and you'll see them throughout the park, along with an assortment of other feathered friends.
Author's bio: Myra Faye Turner is writer living in New Orleans. During a recent trip to Lafreniere Park, she saw a huge, furry nutria, several roosters and a cute white bunny rabbit.
The Greenbelt Library is a community resource that offers children, adults and seniors a wide variety of educational materials, programs, events and more, including story time, crafts, games and more. For additional information, call the number or visit the website provided.
This is the headquarters of the Napa County Sheriff's Department. The upper level houses the Sheriff's office, the administration, patrol and training room. The lower level includes the coroner, property criminal lab and civil processing. Handicap access is available at the lower level. Located next to the Fire Department, the Napa County Sheriff's Department has occupied this location on Airport Boulevard for five years. Sheriff-Coroner, Douglas E. Koford is presiding on his second term.
Agoura Hills City Hall is the central building of Agoura Hills local government. The City Council holds its meetings here, and the planning department is also available here during normal business hours. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 6pm on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Meetings are streamed live through the city website and are also archived for future viewing.
Centrally located in the heart of town, Middletown Town Hall is where local government keeps things running for this town of less than 18,000 people and where residents may do business with the town. Catch a live Town Council meeting on the first or third Monday of each month, pull a permit or submit a building application with the Building and Zoning office, pay taxes at the convenient Collection window, register to vote with the Canvassing Clerk, or meet the hard-working Town Administrator. And if it's necessary to pull a special event permit, get licensed to own a pet, marry, or become a Funeral Director, obtain vital records or access public information, the Town Clerk's office offers these services and more.
San Rafael Public Library is a full-service library serving the local community. It is overseen by a six-member board of trustees, which advocates for the library and helps to increase its visibility. It also provides support to the Library Foundation. Pickleweed Library is a branch of this library, located at Canal Street.
